Plastic Recycling, Inc.

2015 S Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225Phone: (317) 780-6100Accepted materials: CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, cassette tapes and jewel cases for recycling. Tape is removed and materials are pulverized and used to make other polystyrene products.

Alternative Community Training (ACT)

2200 Burlington St.
Columbia, MO 65202Phone: (800) 359-4607; Jim Williams, ext. 207; Don Steiner, ext. 212)Website: www.actrecycling.orgAcceptedmaterials: CDs, DVDs, floppies, videotapes, audiocassette tapes and plastic cases by mail for a small fee. Items are shredded and recycled into new products. Items may be eligible for post office special media mail rate. Visit website or call for current rates and more information.

Think reuse first!

Consignment shops, thrift stores and antique shops help our environment by keeping products in use, and they're also a great way to support the local economy.

Check out our Tour de Thrift maps for local secondhand stores and make these places your first stop when you need something "new" or want to give something "old" a new home.

Online Options

craigslist and freecycle are two local online options for unloading unwanted stuff, for free or for a price, and a smart place to look first if you need something "new."

Check out our Sharing page for some great links to help you donate, swap or sell other reusable goods like children's clothes, books, movies and more.

Have commercial quantities?

Check out Repurposed Materials in Denver if you have large quantities of a reusable item or browse their available inventory for your next project. They accept products such as vinyl billboards, chains, tires, barrels, conveyor belts and more.